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What are they?
Lasting Impressions are fingerprinted charms that can be made into a range of jewellery or keepsakes. All the charms 99.9% pure solid silver and are handmade, which means they are as unique as the fingerprint they were taken from.

How much are they?
Our current range starts at £25 for a small solid silver charm. Please click our “Products” pages for more information and a full list of our current range of products and prices.

I want to book a party, what’s the next step?
Simply call 07917 304889 or email us at info@a-lastingimpression.co.uk and we will get in touch to arrange a suitable date. We take all the prints in person at the parties and offer appointments throughout the week.

How do you do it?
We cast your loved ones’ fingerprints in precious metal clay then when the piece has dried, we sand, engrave by hand and fire it, at which point it transforms into solid silver. We then undertake the finishing process, which includes tumbling and hand polishing to your specified finish.

Will I be able to see my child’s fingerprint?
Every fingerprint is unique which is one of the most special things about a Lasting Impressions keepsake or piece of jewellery. However it is important to understand that some people’s fingerprints are not always easily identifiable, especially at a young age.

Nevertheless, in nearly every instance we are able to capture fingerprints cast beautifully in the solid silver, and even if your child doesn’t have a very strong print pattern, you will still have a unique cast of their finger tip. Age is a factor and in most instances, the older the child or loved one, the better the print.

Can you print at any age?
We can print at any age and any time of life- it doesn’t have to be your baby or child, we have cast many fingerprints as wedding gifts! Likewise, we also specialise in printing terminally ill loved ones and babies who have sadly lost their fight for life.

Please note however, that under 6 months of age, your babies’ fingerprint may still be quite shallow, so will not always give a strongly defined print in solid silver. Nevertheless, we do our very best and can usually capture some detail. If you are looking to print a newborn or very young child and your babies' whorl detail isnt very strong, you will at the very least get an indent to show just how tiny they were. At this age, toes can also be printed and they tend to give better prints at an early age!

I have more than one child - can I have more than one fingerprint captured on a piece of jewellery?
Of course. We have a range of products that suit one, two or more fingerprints. We will be able to advise which items are the most suitable shape and size.

How long will it take?
One session in your home (or at any of our public sessions/venues) is all we need to take the prints, however the length of time that takes will depend on the number of prints you would like us to take on the day. Taking the prints isn’t always as it looks but we will re-take them until we capture the perfect print! Most of the time taken in our sessions is used deciding what you would like and details of any engraving! With regards to the whole process - once back at our studio, the finishing process takes around 10 days. Therefore we have a lead time from the date of printing to delivery of two weeks.

Can I have it quicker; it’s for a present?
We undertake a batch management process ensuring items are prioritised by party date and dispatched as soon as they are finished. The products generally take around 2 weeks to reach you, as the drying and finishing process takes the longest and the clay needs to dry fully before it can be fired. However, we may be able to process your order more quickly through our fast track priority system – please discuss this with us when you place your order and we will of course do our best for you! Please note there is an additional fee of £5 per order for fast tracked orders.

Do I have to have a party at my house?
No, not if you don’t want to or can't. We can come to you, you can can come to us, or you can visit us at one of our pre-arranged venues. Get in touch and tell us where you live and we will let you know where and when our next nearest public session/venue will be.

Alternatively, if you do not live within our catchment area, would rather take the prints yourself or wish to purchase a kit as a gift for someone else, we offer a DIY postal casting kit.

DIY kits cost £5.95 per kit (or two kits for £10) and include full, easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Simply take the prints and send back to us together with your completed order form and payment. We do the rest and deliver your jewellery back within 2-3 weeks

What happens if my jewellery or keepsake breaks?
All jewellery is breakable, however if you take care of your piece it shouldn’t break. We ask you check your jewellery or keepsake when delivered to make sure you are happy with it and it is in good condition. Once you've taken receipt of your jewellery or keepsake, we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage. We advise that you check your jewellery, necklaces and keyrings on a regular basis to ensure they are fastened correctly and haven’t been subjected to wear and tear. We also deliver all our jewellery and keepsakes with care leaflets giving your information about how to best look after the fingerprint jewellery/keepsakes. In the unlikely event you do experience a problem with your solid silver 'Lasting Impression' however, please get in touch.

Can I put a charm on my own necklace?
Of course. We can supply you with solid silver charms fitted with jump rings, for you to attach to your own jewellery.

Charms start at £25.00

Does it include VAT?
There is currently no VAT payable.

Do I pay on delivery?
As we are making a bespoke piece of jewellery for you we take payment on the day the clay is cast. Payment can be made in the form of Cash or Cheque.

Do you have/can you send me a brochure?
We are continuously updating our products and offer a wide range of different styles of jewellery and keepsakes. This makes it virtually impossible to have a printed brochure or catalogue. When you host a party, we will bring all our samples along with us for you to see. Alternatively check out our website for details of all our products and prices. We send out product and price lists with all DIY casting kits together with ideas of engraving you might like to complement your fingeprint jewellery. If you are interested in commissioning a bespoke 'Lasting Impression', please call or email us to discuss your requirements.